Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Work Experience
Leadership Service Experience
Publications Presentations
Awards
Research Interests
Coursework
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Elliot Mandl

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Motivated undergraduate student working towards a graduate degree and a career in research looking for lab work. Interested in researching medicine and conducting biomedical research, specifically in drug discovery, biotechnology, and epigenetics/genomics.

Work History

Research Intern

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, USA
  • Led large-scale microbiome project using ~1000 plates to co-culture fungi and bacteria in poplar system, enhancing understanding of microbial interactions.
  • Contributed to database of Trichoderma genomes, facilitating research on characteristics and impact on poplar tree, a key biofuel source.
  • Added to the database of Trichoderma genomes for further research
  • Acquired laboratory techniques including polymerase chain reaction, DNA extraction, subculturing, liquid culturing, and gel electrophoresis.
  • Subcultured multiple fungal samples for experimentation and exportation to other labs
  • Multiple coauthored publications pending

Peer Tutor

Emory Reads
  • Supported student learning in 8th Grade Algebra, fostering understanding of mathematical concepts.

Manager

Emory Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive Team
  • Managed daily operations for swim and dive practices and competitions, ensuring smooth execution.
  • Assessed athlete performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions to support development.

Captain

FHS Swim Team
  • Led swim team as captain during junior and senior years, fostering teamwork and motivation
  • Recognized as All-State swimmer during senior year for exceptional performance in swimming events
  • Qualified for state swim competition each year from sophomore to senior year, showcasing competitive skills
  • Earned varsity letter for commitment to swim team during all four years of high school

Representative

FHS Student Government Association
  • Served as representative for Class of 2024, participating in events and meetings.
  • Collaborated with peers to organize campus events and activities.
  • Assisted in planning student government meetings and agendas.
  • Communicated student concerns to administration effectively.

Member

FHS National Honors Society
  • Achieved and upheld good standing as a member.

Education

Biology (BS) - Japanese (Minor)

Emory University
Decatur, GA
05.2028

High School Diploma -

Farragut High School
Knoxville, TN
05.2024

Skills

  • Polymerase chain reaction
  • DNA extraction
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • Subculturing and liquid culturing
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Presentation skills

Research Work Experience

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, Research Intern, Worked to add to the database of Trichoderma genomes to enable further research into their characteristics and their impact on the poplar tree, an important source of biofuel., Subcultured multiple fungal samples for experimentation and exportation to other labs., Learned many laboratory techniques, such as polymerase chain reaction, DNA extraction, subculturing, liquid culturing, and gel electrophoresis., Added to the database of Trichoderma genomes for further research., Multiple coauthored publications pending., Main contributor to large-scale microbiome project using ~1000 plates to co-culture fungi and bacteria commonly found in Poplar system to better understand microbial interactions.

Leadership Service Experience

  • Emory Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive Team, Manager
  • FHS Swim Team, Captain, Varsity letterman Sophomore through Senior year, Team captain Junior and Senior year, State qualifier Sophomore through Senior year, All-State Swimmer Senior year
  • FHS Student Government Association, Representative, Representative of the Class of 2024 for 4 years
  • FHS National Honors Society, Member, Member in good standing

Publications Presentations

  • Poster, Characterization of fungal species isolated from poplar rhizosphere, Restricted access
  • Presentation, Genome sequencing of Trichoderma species isolated from Populus holobiont, Restricted access
  • Presentation, Microbial co-culture of PMI fungi and bacteria, Restricted access

Awards

  • National Merit Battelle Scholar
  • National Merit Finalist
  • AP Scholar Award
  • AP Capstone Award

Research Interests

  • Medicine
  • Biomedical research
  • Drug discovery
  • Biotechnology
  • Epigenetics/genomics

Coursework

  • Intro to Modern Biology I and II w/Labs
  • Intro to Statistical Inference w/Lab
  • Intro Physics I (Algebra-based) w/Lab
  • Freshman Seminar (Biology): Test Tube Babies
  • AP Seminar + AP Research
  • Honors Organic Biochemistry (High School)
  • Intro to Reactivity w/Lab
  • Advanced Reactivity w/Lab
  • Cell Biology
  • Ecology
  • Genetics

Timeline

Research Intern

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Peer Tutor

Emory Reads

Manager

Emory Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive Team

Captain

FHS Swim Team

Representative

FHS Student Government Association

Member

FHS National Honors Society

Biology (BS) - Japanese (Minor)

Emory University

High School Diploma -

Farragut High School

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